The Budget and Policy Center measures how our state is doing across budget areas that include: economic security, education, and early learning. And we assess how state revenue is impacting communities and funding our policy priorities.
Chart/Graphic Snapshot of how WA taxes the wealthiest much less than national average
Chart/Graphic Map: For wealthiest 1%, WA has 8th lowest tax rate in the country
Chart/Graphic Our communities were better funded by the state budget 30 years ago
Fact Sheet How the capital gains tax is funding communities throughout the state
Fact Sheet Statewide geographic analysis of who pays the capital gains tax by legislative district
Blog Post Statement on new estimates for 2024’s capital gains tax revenues
Fact Sheet Statewide geographic analysis of who pays the capital gains tax by counties
Fact Sheet Análisis geográfico estatal por comarcas de quién paga el impuesto de plusvalía (Español)